Discover Next Generation Firewalls

What Are Next Generation Firewalls?

All firewalls protect your network, but Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFWs) take this a step further. NGFWs offer deeper protection across more of your tech. As a result, they make your business more adaptable to new threats.

NGFWs are also called 3rd generation firewalls. They have a deeper feature set including:

Application level inspection
Built-in intrusion prevention
Content filtering
Automatic updates based on threat intelligence feeds

Benefits of Next Generation Firewalls

Today’s security landscape means Next-Gen firewalls are no longer optional. NGFWs offer improved security and financial savings. Benefits include:

Better security
- Automatic updates to spot new threats
- Application-level security
- IPS, content filtering, and more features built-in
Long-term cost savings by consolidating security products
Time & cost savings through single portal management
Compliance with cybersecurity standards

Traditional Firewalls VS. Next Generation Firewalls

Traditional firewalls, sometimes known as first- gen firewalls, can’t fully protect your network. In short, this means you need a NGFW to protect your company in today’s security climate.

Traditional

Basic packet filtering that permits or denies traffic
Stateful multilayer traffic inspection that monitors session states
Network Address Translation to hide internal IP addresses
Virtual Private Network for secure remote access

Next-Generation

Include all traditional firewall features plus:

Application-level (level 7) protection
Content filtering
Identity based authentication
Intrusion Prevention Systems that identify attack signatures and malicious behavior
Continual updates based on new threat data

Our Favorite Solution

Cisco’s line of Meraki firewalls combine top-tier protection with simple remote management. Meraki’s capabilities include:

Individual user/device management
Intrusion Prevention
Content Filtering
Seamless integration with other Meraki devices

We’ve found the Meraki line to be very reliable and easy to use. As a result, we find Meraki devices cut down ticket times and total costs. Contact us to see which NGFW is right for you.

Cisco Meraki Next Generation Firewall Stack

Ready to Upgrade to a Next Generation Firewall?

But not sure where to start? Contact LeeShanok for the best next-gen options for your network.

Get In Touch